Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 7.7 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 scores 7.2. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads in performance and value for money. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 cost $100 less ($1,099.99 vs $1,199.99). The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is the newer phone, announced Jul 22, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Newer model Jul 22, 2026 vs Jul 9, 2025
- Lighter 180 g vs 188 g
- Thinner 13.1 mm vs 13.7 mm
- Sharper display 400 ppi vs 397 ppi
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
- Lower launch price $1,099.99 vs $1,199.99
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Overall
7.7
7.2
Display
8.2
8.1
Performance
8.9
7.3
Camera
6.5
6.5
Battery
5.0
5.0
Design
7.9
8.1
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
3.8
3.2
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Size
6.9 inches
6.9 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 × 2520 px
1080 × 2520 px
Pixel density
400 ppi
397 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
2,600 nits
HDR
HDR10+
HDR10, HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover screen)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Cover display
4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, 948 x 1048, 342 ppi, 60/120 Hz
4.1" Super AMOLED, 1048 x 948, 120Hz, 2600 nits peak
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
4.74 GHz
3.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 840
Xclipse 950
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
10 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Capacity
4,300 mAh
4,300 mAh
Battery type
Silicon-carbon
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Wired charging
25 W
25 W
Wireless charging
15 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Dimensions
85.7 × 75.4 × 13.1 mm
85.5 × 75.2 × 13.7 mm
Thickness
13.1 mm
13.7 mm
Weight
180 g
188 g
Form factor
Flip
Flip
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Fiberglass
Glass
Water resistance
IP48
IP48
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint
Blue Shadow, Jetblack, Coralred, Mint
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
OS at launch
Android 17
Android 16
Interface
One UI 9
One UI 8
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Announced
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 9, 2025
Released
Aug 7, 2026
Jul 25, 2025
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$1,199.99
$1,099.99
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